Adjustable Material Bins for Fast Double-Sided Tape Changeover
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing material bin apparatuses for storing double-sided adhesive tapes in battery production are not compatible with various types, leading to long tooling changeover times and reduced production efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A material bin apparatus with movable members that can synchronously move away from or approach fixed members, allowing simultaneous feeding and adjustment for different types of materials, and a base that rotates to switch between feeding and preparation states, enhancing compatibility and efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed material bin structure is used, then the structure is simple and stable, but it cannot accommodate various types of materials leading to long changeover times
Solution Approach 1:
The material bin employs movable members that can be adjusted to different positions, transforming a static structure into a dynamic one. This allows the accommodating space to be reconfigured for different material types (strip materials vs. plate materials) without requiring complete tooling replacement, thereby reducing changeover time while maintaining structural stability through the fixed member.
Solution Approach 2:
The material bin is designed with both fixed and movable members that work together to create a universal accommodating space. By adjusting the position of the movable member, the same material bin structure can accommodate various types of materials (different shapes and sizes), making the device multi-functional and compatible with diverse material requirements without needing separate dedicated bins for each material type.
2Productivity
If material bins are adjusted individually, then each bin can be optimized, but the adjustment process is time-consuming and reduces efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The material bin combines a fixed member and a movable member into a single integrated bin structure. The movable member is disposed on the fixed member, and together they define the accommodating space. This merging allows the bin to be adjusted as a unified structure rather than requiring individual component adjustments, improving feeding efficiency while controlling device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable member can be adjusted to different positions on the fixed member, enabling the accommodating space to be dynamically reconfigured. This dynamic adjustment capability allows quick adaptation to different material types and feeding requirements, improving productivity without requiring complete bin replacement or complex multi-component adjustment systems.
3Productivity
If a single material zone is used, then the structure is simple, but material change requires shutdown and reduces processing efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The material bin apparatus is divided into multiple material zones, with each zone containing material bins that can be independently adjusted and configured. This segmentation allows different material zones to handle different material types simultaneously, enabling material changes in one zone without shutting down the entire system, thereby improving processing efficiency while maintaining manageable structural complexity through modular design.
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AI summary
A material bin apparatus includes a base and a plurality of material bins. An accommodating space is formed in each material bins. The accommodating space is configured for stacking and storing a plurality of materials. The material bin includes a fixed member and a movable member. The fixed member is fixed to the base. The movable member is movably disposed on the base and defines the accommodating space with the fixed member. The movable members of at least some of the material bins can synchronously move away from or approach the fixed members.